Venture Capital Financing for Startups
- Finance & Investment
This module is conducted in-person.
1 day
Weekday (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking venture capital (VC) funding
- VC and angel investors and service providers involved in the deal process
Overview
Have a compelling idea but need funding for the business to get off the ground? For many entrepreneurs, securing venture capital (VC) financing can be the first step to realising their dream of their idea becoming the next unicorn. However, securing venture capital seed money can be very challenging for a startup without an established track record.
This workshop aims to provide entrepreneurs with a better understanding of the process and investment considerations involved in venture capital funding raising, negotiation and deal structuring. The knowledge will help entrepreneurs understand what venture capitalists are looking for to increase the likelihood of securing the first tranche of funding from potential investors.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an overview of venture capital industry and fund structure
- Understand early stage financing
- Know the investment filters used in deal screening
- Learn valuation matrix to valuing startups
- Evaluate exit strategies and impact on equity valuation
Topic/Structure
Introduction
- Development lifecycle and funding stages for early stage firms
- Overview of venture capital (VC) industry
- Fundraising and investment process
- Investment filters
- Documentation and key clauses
Valuation Matrix
- Pre- and post-money
- Capitalization table
- Relevant DCF and market comparable
- Other factors of consideration
Forms of Investment
- Convertible note/ preferred stock
- Simple agreement for future equity (SAFE), etc.
Harvesting
- Exit strategies
- Financing option & impact on equity valuation
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$261.60 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$101.60 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$261.60 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$101.60 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$101.60 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$101.60 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$872 (No Funding) |
$872 (No Funding) |
$872 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
This module is conducted in-person.
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| INTAKE 19 | 14 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
